If you’ve been following the chaotic mess surrounding the reunion of the original four Black Sabbath members, you’d already know about the issues between their management and drummer Bill Ward, whose refusal to sign a contract which would have kept him from playing fully on their shows has been explained through a number of open lettersonline.

Until recently, this was part of an ongoing battle between Ward and the band’s management (suspected to involve Sharon Osbourne, frontman Ozzy’s wife and manager). Fans for the most part backed up Ward, whose poignant, public statements felt more humane and honest as compared to the rather terse, clipped replies issued on the rest of Black Sabbath’s behalf over the Internet.

Primordial‘s two show trip in the UK came to a passionate conclusion at the O2 Academy in Islington. Though unfortunately cut short due to the venue franchise’s club night curfew, this restriction did little to deter the overwhelming rapport from an audience made up of loyal fans and relative newcomers alike; the latter mainly tagging along for Winterfylleth and Hell. Continue reading →